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Recent Examples of fig leaf
This likely is a fig leaf offered to Bezos, who, two sources said, was rather upset that Blue Origin would not meet (or even approach) its original target of eight launches this year.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2025
The Reed Diffuser collection consists of six aromas developed alongside master perfumers in Grasse, France: gardenia, wild berry, fig leaf, rose, orange and mimosa.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Yet in truth, Jewish fear is being used as a fig leaf for an anti-democratic agenda of mass deportations, civil rights rollbacks and attacks on higher education.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
In this context, elections would allow the generals to cover their 2021 power grab with a fig leaf of legitimacy.
—Tharaphi Than, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2025
The Reed Diffuser collection consists of six aromas developed alongside master perfumers in Grasse, France: gardenia, wild berry, fig leaf, rose, orange and mimosa.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Yet in truth, Jewish fear is being used as a fig leaf for an anti-democratic agenda of mass deportations, civil rights rollbacks and attacks on higher education.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
In this context, elections would allow the generals to cover their 2021 power grab with a fig leaf of legitimacy.
—Tharaphi Than, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fig leaf
Noun
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Only Alain seems eager to ignore the disinformation and embrace this Potemkin village as the real deal (except when his eyes show a gathering concern).—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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But his proudest accomplishments amount to little more than a progressive Potemkin village.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The player bet $250, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.—
Helena Wegner
July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Among Renner’s upcoming screen projects is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The challenge was depositing a uniform layer of gold on a curved shield.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The shell is made of ultra-durable and scratch-resistant polycarbonate that keeps the suitcase light (just over six pounds) despite providing a tough shield for your belongings.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Other key features include a Sonos surround system and Lutron automatic blinds throughout, plus raised garden beds set alongside an irrigated yard and plants.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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In the early-dinner hours, before nightfall, white slashes of sunlight slip through cracks in the horizontal blinds and play through the dusky interior like a laser show.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
6 July 2025
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“Fig leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fig%20leaf. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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